Game Camera (1 Viewer)

[LifeIsGood2]

What is the general opinion of using game cameras as a way to watch birds? It seems to me that it takes away from the thrill of being in the right place at the right time to spot a bird. Are they used much in the birding community. I am very new to bird watching.

 

[Telephoto Paul]

In the UK at least, I'd have said they're increasing in popularity. One of the reasons is probably because their use is now frequently conspicuous in BBC wildlife documentaries.

I think their use would be considered as an additional activity rather than replacement for seeing with your own eyeballs. You’d probably raise more than a few eyebrows if it was used to tick off something on a list!

 

[LifeIsGood2]

Thank you

In the UK at least, I'd have said they're increasing in popularity. One of the reasons is probably because their use is now frequently conspicuous in BBC wildlife documentaries.

I think their use would be considered as an additional activity rather than replacement for seeing with your own eyeballs. You’d probably raise more than a few eyebrows if it was used to tick off something on a list!

Makes sense. We have game cameras since my hubby is deer hunter and he uses it for scouting. So, I thought about putting it up here at home just to see what lives here.

 

[Peter C.]

Might be an interesting activity, to record what's around, but I certainly wouldn't confuse it with birdwatching.

Peter C.

 

[JeffMoh]

Game cameras don't usually produce good enough images of birds. There are some good birdcams around, though: http://www.wingscapes.com/

Jeff